by Annie Rubin | Mar 9, 2022 | Healthy Eating, Inflammation & Autoimmune Disease
Guest author: Jennifer Fong, graduate student at San Jose State University Our gut microbiome is made of billions of microbes, including bacteria, viruses, and fungi. Most of the bacteria in our gut live in our large intestine. The bacteria there have many roles: They...
by Annie Rubin | Aug 11, 2021 | Healthy Eating, Inflammation & Autoimmune Disease
There is a connection between female sex hormones and autoimmune disease. Balancing these hormones can help reduce symptoms. Guess what? Hormone replacement therapy is not your only option. What you eat plays an important role in recalibrating these sex hormones. Read...
by Annie Rubin | Apr 21, 2021 | Healthy Eating, Inflammation & Autoimmune Disease
Elimination diets are the gold standard for determining food sensitivities. For the autoimmune population, they can be extremely effective in reducing flares, improving symptoms, and even putting some conditions into remission. Many people who attempt elimination...
by annierubin | Mar 24, 2021 | Healthy Eating, Inflammation & Autoimmune Disease
Sugar has a terrible reputation. Many link it to the rising incidence of obesity. Some believe you can get addicted to it. Others think that you absolutely must avoid it to stay healthy. Sugar in moderation is fine, but consuming excessive sugar can in fact lead to...
by annierubin | Sep 30, 2020 | All, Goal Setting, Healthy Eating
Today is Women’s Health and Fitness Day! This annual celebration encourages women to focus on their own health by encouraging physical activity and health awareness. As a mother myself, it can be very challenging to take the time to focus on yourself and your own...
by annierubin | Aug 5, 2020 | All, Healthy Eating
What is a Plant-Based Diet?A plant based diet refers to a diet that is focused mostly on plants. There are different types of plant-based diets depending on what foods are excluded. A vegan diet is the most restrictive plant-based diet that avoids all animal products....
